Sony Walkman D-F21 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

About the area code
The area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player
is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package.
For accessories supplied with your CD player, check the area code
of your model and see "Accessories (supplied/optional)."
D-F21
© 2001 Sony Corporation
"WALKMAN" is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
3-237-161-21 (1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    For accessories supplied with your CD player, check the area code of your model and see “Accessories (supplied/optional).” D-F21 © 2001 Sony Corporation 3-237-161-21 (1) “WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table- cloths, curtains, etc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Locating the controls ... 4 Playing a CD 1. Connect your CD player..6 2. Insert a CD..6 3. Play a CD..6 Playback options ... 8 Using the radio Listening to the radio ... 9 Presetting radio stations ...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 i (headphones) jack (page 6) 2 OPEN button (page 6) 3 SOUND/ PRESET – button (pages 11 - 13) 4 VOLUME control (page 6) 5 MENU/PRESET + button (pages 8, 11, 12) 6 RADIO ON•BAND/...
  • Page 5 CD player (inside) qf ESP switch (page 13) qg AVLS switch (page 14) CD player (rear) qh E13/2 model: MONO/ST (stereo) switch (page 10) Other models: LOCAL/DX switch (page 10) qj STEP switch (page 12) qk Battery compartment (page 17)
  • Page 6: Playing A Cd

    Playing a CD You can also use dry batteries as a power source. . Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. to i (headphones) Headphones Earphones . Insert a CD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. OPEN button 2 Place the CD on the tray and close...
  • Page 7: Removing The Cd

    Play/Pause Stop Find the beginning of the current track (AMS* Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) Go backwards quickly Go forward quickly Automatic Music Sensor These operations can be done during both play and pause.
  • Page 8: Playback Options

    Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using MENU. MENU button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode. No indication (Normal play) “ ” (Play all tracks repeatedly)* “1” (Play a single track) “...
  • Page 9: Using The Radio

    Using the radio Once you’ve preset the stations, you can easily tune in the station by pressing PRESET + or – button. Listening to the radio You can enjoy FM and AM programs. Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio. Press RADIO ON•BAND until the band you want appears.
  • Page 10 Listening to the radio To improve broadcast reception For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord. For AM, reorient the CD player itself. Note Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the i jack of the CD player. The headphones/earphones cord works as the FM antenna. If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast For the models equipped with the LOCAL/DX switch: Set the LOCAL/DX switch to “LOCAL”...
  • Page 11: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the CD player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 5 for each band (FM1 - 5 and AM) in any order. Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio. Press RADIO ON•BAND to select the band.
  • Page 12: Playing Preset Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations To cancel all preset stations 1 Disconnect the power source (alkaline batteries or AC power adaptor). 2 While you press and hold down MEMORY, insert alkaline batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. The indications in the display keep flashing until all preset stations are cleared, then stop flashing and disappear from the display.
  • Page 13: Available Features

    B Available features To maximize the skip protection performance (ESP MAX) The typical ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function minimizes skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data and plays it back in the event of a shock. The ESP MAX system is an extremely sophisticated technology.
  • Page 14: Protecting Your Hearing (Avls)

    Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Set AVLS (under the lid) to “LIMIT.” Displayed when “LIMIT” is selected and AVLS function is activated. To turn off the AVLS function Set AVLS to “NORM.”...
  • Page 15: Turning Off The Operation Beep Sound

    Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones when you operate your CD player. Remove the power source (AC power adaptor or dry batteries) from the CD player. Connect the power source while pressing x on the CD player.
  • Page 16: Connecting Your Cd Player

    B Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections.
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Power Source

    B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life, see “Specifications.” Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: •...
  • Page 18: Notes On The Power Source

    Using the dry batteries Notes • The indicator sections of remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power. • Depending on operating conditions, the indicator sections of may increase or decrease. To attach the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach it as illustrated below.
  • Page 19: Additional Information

    B Additional information Precautions On safety • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player Symptom The volume does not increase even if the VOLUME control is adjusted to the maximum level. No sound, or noise is heard.
  • Page 21 Radio Symptom The audio is weak or has poor quality. Cause and/or corrective actions c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 17) c Move the CD player away from the TV.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications CD player System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) D-A conversion 1-bit quartz time-axis control...
  • Page 23: Accessories (Supplied/Optional)

    (When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface.) Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used. When using Two Sony alkaline 24 batteries LR6(SG) * Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
  • Page 24 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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